The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

The Honjin Murders

Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #1

Seishi Yokomizo with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

One of Japan's greatest classic murder mysteries, introducing their best loved detective, translated into English for the first timeIn the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the...

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Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 51%
tense 29%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
sad 7%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
emotional 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 82% | A mix: 15% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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